1978 HATTERAS YACHTS 53 Motoryacht

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1978 HATTERAS YACHTS 53 Motoryacht, ZYDECO A true classic, the Hatteras 53 Classic Motoryacht is the original definition for "Motoryacht". ZYDECO is an outstanding example of the Hatteras pedigree. Continuously updated, NEW Interior, 1193 hours SMOH, sanitation system, electronics, generator, peeled bottom, (see full specs for the complete list of numerous upgrades), and maintained to "Bristol condition by her knowledgeable owners. She is reluctantly put up for sale because of the owners wish to UPSIZE. Offers with LARGER trades will be considered. BROKERS REMARKS: ZYDECO IS A STRONG YACHT THROUGH AND THROUGH. SHE HAS MULTIPLE UPGRADES TO INCLUDE KVH SATELITTE SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE RECEIVERS, ALL FRESH BATTERIES 2006, NEW 32V CHARGER SYSTEM 2007, NEW 12V GELL CELL BATTERY CHARGER 2007, ALL NEW WATER LINES AND PRESSURE PUMP 2007, NEW VACU-FLUSH PUMPS AND MASCERATOR PUMP ON HOLDING 2007, NEW BACK-UP ALARM DEPTH MACHINE 2006, 2006 RAYTHEON RADAR/PLOTTER WITH BACK UP UNIT BELOW, NEW CURCUIT BREAKER PANELS IN ENGINE ROOMS 2006, NEW A/C PUMPS & STRAINERS 2007, NEW A/C CONDENSOR/EVAPORATOR IN MASTER 2007, NEW TRIM TABS MOTORS 2007, NEW PROPS 2006, NEW A/C AND HEAT UNIT FOR THE FORWARD STATEROOM (normally not one), COMPLETE KITCHEN REFITT WITH SURFACE COUNTER COOK TOP, MICROWAVE, DISHWASHER, COMPLETE 32 VOLT EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2006, REBUILT SPOTLIGHT 2007, BOTH STEERING CONTROL UNITS REPLACED 2007, NEW FUEL SUPPLY LINES RETURN AND SUPPLY 2007, RACOR HOUSING S, NEW INJECTORS IN PORT AND STARBOARD MAINS. THE ABOVE MENTIONED IS A SHORT LIST OF JUST THE LATEST ITEMS REPLACED ON ZYDECO . SHE IS WELL ABOVE AVERAGE AND IT SHOWS THROUGHOUT. CLICK FULL SPECS FOR ALL PHOTOS AND DATA.

Accomodations:
Elegantly appointed in carpeting and blinds against bright out window covers with teak paneling. There are 3 staterooms, 3 heads with separate showers plus galley and dinette down. The master stateroom is aft with an island queen berth, padded headboard, twin nightstands, vanity, a double closet, ample drawers and a private head, custom LCD paneled TV. with sat. Just forward to port of the aft master suite is the guest stateroom featuring twin berths, a teak nightstand with mirror and brass lamp, large hanging locker, ample drawer space, reading lights and head/shower across to starboard. The companionway leads forward between the unique Hatteras port and starboard engine rooms and ends amidship at the modern galley to port and the four seat dinette opposite to starboard. Continuing forward, the third head with shower is to port and the laundry center is concealed in a teak locker opposite. All the way forward is the 2nd guest stateroom with separate a/c and heat (or crew quarters) with single over/under berths to starboard. All salon upholstery and carpet has been renewed and the teak and holly galley sole is new in 2005. From the galley/dinette up a curved stairway to the salon with sofa to port, white upholstered swivel chairs opposite, coffee and end tables, a built in stereo cabinet in the starboard corner, and the flat panel TV/DVD is a custom install in aft starboard corner. The aft deck is furnished in custom settees with table, chairs and love seat. It is carpeted and has a 3-sided enclosure with U-zips and a teak topped wet bar with an icemaker to port. A custom drawer unit is opposite the wet bar. The interior wood in the galley and salon areas has been refinished to new as well as all exterior wood re-newed 8-2007. * Hunter Douglas Duette shades * 2 Off-white swivel chairs to starboard * Coffee and end tables * Teak flush mounted stereo cabinet * Helm Stool * 23" Flat panel in salon * Yamaha CD Player * Yamaha AM/FM Tuner * RCA DVD/CD player * NAD Power Amplifier * 12 Speakers throughout boat * TV and VCR in master stateroom

Mechanical Equipment:
1193 hours since a complete major engine overhaul by Anchor Yacht Services including cylinder kits, new heads, new hoses, Airseps, all new exhaust system including exhaust tubes fiberglassed, 4 turboâ¿¿s, oil and fuel lines, etc. in 1999. Naiad 254 Stabilizers, installed 1993, have 6 sq. ft. fins and are hard plumbed (no hoses). Newer turbo blankets. Transmissions rebuilt. * (4) CruiseAir reverse cycle A/C with SMX controls, 6 Zones, dual strainers manifolded * Air Seps * 2 Bilge Blowers * 4 Automatic Bilge Pumps * Racor 1000 Fuel/Water Separators with vacuum gauges on mains * Glendinning Synchronizers * Murphy mechanical gauges and digital tachs for mains in engine rooms * Numerous spare parts and filters * VacuFlush head system, (New 2006), including 3 full size household bowls, vacuum generators, new sanitation hoses, etc. * CO2 AutoFire Control system * Fresh water cooling * Emergency Engine Stops * Fuel Shutoff * Block Heaters (New 1999) * Trim Tabs

Galley:
* Teak & Holly sole in Galley (New 2000) * Kenmore 20 cu/ft side by side refrigerator/freezer with indoor ice and water (New 2000) * Dishwasher 2006 * Flush mount cook top 2006 * Microwave 2006 * Galley Maid Pressure Water system * Newer hot water heater * S/S double sink * Stack washer/dryer

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
* UPPER HELM: * Raymarine RL80C 32 mile Radar/Chartplotter/Bottom Sounder (New 2003 * Simrad AP22 Autopilot (New 2003) * Icom IC M602 VHF/Hailer (New 2003) * Intercom (New 2001) * Seaworthy AM/FM/CD (New 2001) * 6" Ritchie Compass * Naiad Stabilizers remote panel * Aetna Digital Tachs * 12" Rayline Remote Spotlight * New Instrument Gauges * LOWER HELM: * Raymarine RL70C Radar/Chartplotter/Bottom Sounder remote (New 2003) * Simrad AP22 Autopilot (New 2003) * Icom IC M127 (New 2000) * Naiad Stabilizer Controls with full display * 8" Ritchie Compass * Aetna Digital Tachs * Remote Spotlight Control * New Instrument Gauges * Raymarine ST-40 * KVH LAP-TOP SATELITTE CONNECTION AT LOWER HELM * IPIRB SATELITTE 2-406

Electrical System:
* 12/32 & 120/240 Volt Systems * (8) 8 Volt Batteries (New 2007) * 8D Generator start battery with dedicated 12 Volt smart charger (New 2007) * Quicksilver Galvanic Isolators * 16 KW Northern Lights Generator, (New 2000) * Parallel Switch * 32 Volt Sentry Battery Charger * 50 AMP Dockside Cable service with port & starboard inputs

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Bottom peeled, epoxied, barrier coated and anti fouling paint applied at Salt Creek Boat Yard, St. Petersburg, FL. The entire boat waxed Bimini canvas freshened and new varnish October/November 2003. Cabin sides and bridge repainted 1999. Hull was painted in 1993. Fresh canvas, detail, all exterior woodwork renew-ed. She has been constantly maintained by her past and present owners to above average condition with loads of custom installs. * Plough Anchor with 200' chain rode (New 2002) * Danforth secondary anchor with rode * S/S Galley Maid Windlass, (New 2000) * Bimini Top, (Canvas new 2002) * Radar Arch * S/S Bow Pulpit and varnished hand rails with canvas covers * Foredeck bench seat with cushions * Folding S/S Mast Light * Dinghy Chocks * 2 Deck Boxes * Flybridge guest bench seat custom built as well as rails move aft to create more flybridge seating * Pompanette helm seat * Mate seat (New 2002) * Marquipt Tide-Rider Boarding Ladder * Dockside Water * (2) 4 blade Nibral props 28X28 (New 2006) * (2) Reconditioned 4 blade Nibral spare props * Spurs Line Cutters (New 2002) * Nautical Structures 1,000# low profile davit, updated 2002 * Caribe 12'3" RIB dinghy (New 2005) * 15Hp Yamaha Outboard (New 2002) * Fiberglass swim platform w/ladder * Canvas covers for helm and all flybridge seats * Chart Table * 3-Side Aft deck enclosure with U-zips * U-Line icemaker with in-line filter on aft deck (New 2003) * Custom cabinetry on aft deck * Phone/Cable inlet with shore cord * Shakespeare TV aerial (New 2003) * Fenders and lines

Additional Equipment:
Salesman Comments and Exclusions Detailed logs and repair records available. Truly "Turn Key", she has been meticulously maintained and continuously updated, â¿¿Zydecoâ¿¿ is reluctantly put up for sale as the owner wishes to upsize. * EXCLUSIONS; Personal Items Disclaimer While we attempt to display current and accurate data, this listing may not reflect the most recent transactions or may contain occasional data entry errors. Selling agent makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the content or availability of the products described herein. All inventory listed is subject to availability and prior sale. Please consult selling agent for details. Prices are quoted for the USA only and may not include transportation, taxes, or other applicable charges. Photographs may be representative only and may vary somewhat from the actual items offered for sale. We will not be responsible for inaccurate data obtained from our site. Please check with your local surveyor to ensure that you have the latest information available. Information on this web site could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be periodically made to the information or the products herein. Questions or comments regarding these policies may be directed to website hosting agent. Exclusions: **** Owners personal effects and belongings. Any item not specifically listed herein.